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scatter912
scatter912 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP and AA
Have been on pip for a number of years, but had a nervous breakdown last year and still on medication,  can I add this to my ongoing claim that ends in 3yrs time when I will be 70? Thank  you 

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  • scatter912
    scatter912 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Hi I'm 67 and have pip ongoing which is up when I'm 70,
    Last yr I suffered a mental breakdown and still on medication. 
    Would I be able to apply for the enhanced mobility and daily living now that I'm over 65, or is it not worth the upheaval ,,thanks 
  • scatter912
    scatter912 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Have been on pip for a number of years, but had a nervous breakdown last year and still on medication,  can I add this to my ongoing claim that ends in 3yrs time when I will be 70? Thank  you 
  • littlechef
    littlechef Online Community Member Posts: 71 Contributor
    Hello @scatter912.
    If you talk to some one on disability and finance page maybe someone would be able to help Good luck my friend .
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,071 Championing
    Hi @scatter912 - I'm sorry to read you had a nervous breakdown last year. As far as PIP goes, you can't add this to your existing PIP claim. Rather you would have to notify the DWP of your condition changing, & complete a PIP review form.
    Just to say, it might be worth looking at the PIP 'descriptors' to see if you would gain sufficient points to increase your award; if not, it's probably not worthwhile at the moment. Please see: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/asset-library/Scores-for-PIP-Descriptors-2020.pdf
    I hope this will help you make an informed decision. :)

  • scatter912
    scatter912 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thank you for your reply I will look into it 
  • Ails
    Ails Online Community Member Posts: 2,237 Championing
    Hi @scatter912 and welcome to the Community.  It's nice to meet you.  I don't have anything to add and see you have been given great information already, but just wanted to welcome you to this fabulous and friendly forum.  Good luck with PIP and all the best.  :smile:
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Online Community Member Posts: 17,071 Championing
    You're most welcome @scatter912 :)
  • scatter912
    scatter912 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thank for for the welcome everyone 

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